Regional Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state-specific traffic control regulations. Lead regional audits and inspections, ensuring timely resolution of findings. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems. Provide guidance and training on regulatory changes and requirements.
• Risk Mitigation - Conduct risk assessments focused on traffic control hazards including vehicle movement, flagger exposure, and public interaction. Implement mitigation strategies and monitor effectiveness. Lead serious incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions. Use data analytics to identify trends and prevent future incidents.
• Proactive Safety Culture - Promote a culture of safety ownership and accountability at all levels. Lead safety campaigns, stand-downs, and recognition programs. Encourage reporting of near-misses and proactive hazard identification. Support behavioral safety initiatives and peer coaching.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership roles in corporate or multi-site environments. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. Experience in multi-state or field-based operations preferred (i.e., linear construction).
• Ability to communicate clearly across all levels – from executives to the frontline. Builds a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Navigates complex reporting structures with diplomacy and clarity. Understands and responds to the needs and pressures of both field and corporate teams. Manages conflict and resistance with empathy and professionalism. Responds effectively to changing regulations, operational demands, and field conditions.

Compensation

$165k - $185K + 20% AIP & Company Vehicle

Additional Information

• Key Performance Measures: The Director, EHS will be expected to maintain a strong field presence and drive measurable improvements in safety culture, compliance, and operational performance across the business unit. Success in the role will be evaluated through the following key performance measures:
• Conduct a minimum of 6 documented field safety observations per week (approximately 24 per month / 288 annually) to coach employees, identify risks, and strengthen field engagement.
• Drive a proactive reporting culture through approximately 5 near-miss ("Good Catch") investigations per month within the business unit.
• Lead and facilitate monthly Business Unit Safety Management Meetings to review performance, address risks, and align on safety priorities.
• Develop and execute individual performance goals, Business Unit EHS action plans, and regional EHS staff development plans.
• Maintain greater than 95% compliance in required safety, health, and regulatory training programs.
• Maintain greater than 95% compliance in driver qualification and related regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely closure of incidents, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and Intelex case management activities.
• Improve driver safety performance through effective coaching, leading indicators, and Samsara scorecard management.
• Partner with operations leaders to identify risks, implement practical solutions, and drive sustainable safety improvements.
• Reduce workplace incidents and claims through proactive risk management, with a target of 10% year-over-year improvement in key lagging indicators.
• Build a strong safety culture through leadership visibility, relationship building, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.